Changes

*MARCH 29, 1992

*MARCH 29, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: Good evening, thank you for gathering together tonight. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you all, and I am pleased that we are together once again. It is good to see that you are working many of these questions out for yourselves as a group. This is a desirable development. It is unnecessary for you to pay excessive deference to our leadings when you are perfectly capable of deciding things for yourselves. Because you have not invited me to decide, I will suggest, on the topic of compiling a number of the papers which we have recorded up to this date, that you select ten or twelve or some such number of those papers which you think are the best representative of teaching, and assemble your materials based on those papers. For myself, I would like to see you use materials which show the unique aspects of this group: conservatism, good-natured humor, long-standing familial relationship and, of course, the papers which you disseminate to other groups should demonstrate an increasing spiritual awareness and an increasing ability to focus your thoughts and deeds upon the teachings upon which we have humbly offered. That is my opinion. I offer it because it is necessary for you to reach your own determination. You are perfectly capable of reaching this decision without my help, or anyone else's. You may arrange your materials however you please. It is probably wise to remove people's personal names and family names from the record. If you so desire, we will assign names, monikers, for you to use in place of your earth names. Think on this and sometime within the next two weeks, we will respond to your decision.

WILL: Good evening, thank you for gathering [[together]] tonight. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you all, and I am pleased that we are together once again. It is [[good]] to see that you are working many of these [[questions]] out for yourselves as a [[group]]. This is a [[desirable]] [[development]]. It is unnecessary for you to pay excessive deference to our [[leadings]] when you are perfectly capable of [[deciding]] things for yourselves. Because you have not invited me to [[decide]], I will suggest, on the [[topic]] of compiling a number of [[Urantia text|the papers]] which we have recorded up to this date, that you select ten or twelve or some such number of those papers which you [[think]] are the best [[representative]] of teaching, and assemble your materials based on those papers. For myself, I would like to see you use materials which show the [[unique]] aspects of this [[group]]: [[conservatism]], good-natured [[humor]], long-standing familial [[relationship]] and, of course, [[Urantia text|the papers]] which you [[disseminate]] to other groups should [[demonstrate]] an increasing spiritual [[awareness]] and an increasing [[ability]] to [[focus]] your [[thoughts]] and deeds upon the teachings upon which we have [[humbly]] offered. That is my [[opinion]]. I offer it because it is [[necessary]] for you to reach your own determination. You are perfectly capable of reaching this [[decision]] without my help, or anyone else's. You may arrange your materials however you please. It is probably [[wise]] to remove people's [[personal]] [[names]] and [[family]] names from the [[record]]. If you so [[desire]], we will assign [[names]], monikers, for you to use in place of your [[earth]] names. [[Think]] on this and sometime within the next two weeks, we will [[respond]] to your [[decision]].

I wish to say a few [[words]] on the rapid and astonishing [[developments]] taking place with the [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota group]]. These people, like you, are long-time [[readers]] of [[Urantia Book]] and they approach the prospect of further [[developments]] with a different component of [[eagerness]] than those assembled in this group tonight. Since your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_FL Sarasota] [[neighbors]] are so willing to [[cooperate]] and promulgate these teachings, there have been some unforeseen [[developments]] in that area. I recall saying to you sometime past that we never know when the [[Melchizedeks]] will [[act]], and that many [[decisions]] are made at a level far above my own. The [[administration]] of [[heaven]] has no [[rumor]] mill; we find out about [[things]] when they happen. It is not disturbing or [[surprising]] to me that those involved in the instruction of the [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota group]] would be taken by [[surprise]] that [[Michael]] would appear or deliver a [[message]] personally, but I will say that we have come very close to this in this group in the [[past]]. Those [[events]], like the Sarasota [[developments]], were told to me only after they had occurred. It is left for us in the [[administration]] to [[puzzle]] out exactly what it is [[Michael]] intends to do. He is [[apparently]] [[responding]] to [[changes]] in circumstance and it is not known to us exactly when he intends to put his new [[plan]] in operation, but it does appear that [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]] will [[reincarnate]] and once again walk on the [[soil]] of your [[planet]]. I am astonished at these [[developments]]. None of this was [[forecast]]. Only the roughest [[outline]] of the [[plan]] which we originally followed has remained. In the details, very little has proven to follow the original [[forecast]]. It has a very [[vital]] [[feeling]] to it all. The [[Melchizedek]] will establish a [[school]], as he did in ages past, with many [[students]] with a broad range of [[ability]]. Now let us stand by and see if there is further [[commentary]] on these [[events]].

I wish to say a few words on the rapid and astonishing developments taking place with the Sarasota group. These people, like you, are long-time readers of Urantia Book and they approach the prospect of further developments with a different component of eagerness than those assembled in this group tonight. Since your Sarasota neighbors are so willing to cooperate and promulgate these teachings, there have been some unforeseen developments in that area. I recall saying to you sometime past that we never know when the Melchizedeks will act, and that many decisions are made at a level far above my own. The administration of heaven has no rumor mill; we find out about things when they happen. It is not disturbing or surprising to me that those involved in the instruction of the Sarasota group would be taken by surprise that Michael would appear or deliver a message personally, but I will say that we have come very close to this in this group in the past. Those events, like the Sarasota developments, were told to me only after they had occurred. It is left for us in the administration to puzzle out exactly what it is Michael intends to do. He is apparently responding to changes in circumstance and it is not known to us exactly when he intends to put his new plan in operation, but it does appear that Machiventa Melchizedek will reincarnate and once again walk on the soil of your planet. I am astonished at these developments. None of this was forecast. Only the roughest outline of the plan which we originally followed has remained. In the details, very little has proven to follow the original forecast. It has a very vital feeling to it all. The Melchizedek will establish a school, as he did in ages past, with many students with a broad range of ability. Now let us stand by and see if there is further commentary on these events.

MANTUTIA MELCHIZEDEK: [[Michael]] has this to say. You are not [[Chosen People|the elect]], you are the "select" and he is pleased. Each of you is known to him from the beginning of this [[effort]]. Each of you is thoroughly [[examined]] and found ready for this task. You are known to him and you will soon stand in his [[shadow]]. Your world is scheduled for a [[change]] of more than [[epochal]] [[dimension]]. He [[proposes]] to take [[human]] form and walk among the people, and gather them to him and [[reveal]] himself to them in all his [[glory]] and in the name of [[the Father]]. [[Michael]]'s light reaches into every corner. There is no place to avoid his [[power]]. You cannot shrink from that which [[surrounds]] you on all sides. He but has the [[thought]] and the [[event]] is achieved. Many are his servants. Your world will be blanketed with his shining example. I know whereof I speak, for I am a [[Melchizedek]] in his service. My name is [[Mantutia]] [[Melchizedek]]. It is my [[honor]] to prepare his way. [[Malavatia]] Melchizedek and [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek and myself will precede him, and [[Michael]] himself will usher in the [[Trinity Teacher Son]] who will follow in his stead, and [[God]]'s [[wake]] will wash across this [[universe]]. It is the [[tide]] that raises all boats. Your world will be changed as much as the [[difference]] between night and day.

MANTUTIA MELCHIZEDEK: Michael has this to say. You are not the elect, you are the "select" and he is pleased. Each of you is known to him from the beginning of this effort. Each of you is thoroughly examined and found ready for this task. You are known to him and you will soon stand in his shadow. Your world is scheduled for a change of more than epochal dimension. He proposes to take human form and walk among the people, and gather them to him and reveal himself to them in all his glory and in the name of the Father. Michael's light reaches into every corner. There is no place to avoid his power. You cannot shrink from that which surrounds you on all sides. He but has the thought and the event is achieved. Many are his servants. Your world will be blanketed with his shining example. I know whereof I speak, for I am a Melchizedek in his service. My name is Mantutia Melchizedek. It is my honor to prepare his way. Malavatia Melchizedek and Machiventa Melchizedek and myself will precede him, and Michael himself will usher in the Trinity Teacher Son who will follow in his stead, and God's wake will wash across this universe. It is the tide that raises all boats. Your world will be changed as much as the difference between night and day.

Michael's [[sun]] never sets. A new day will [[dawn]] for you, our [[friends]] and [[noble]] [[companions]]. You will be called. Make yourselves ready. Clear the decks, the time of [[action]] is here and not many days hence. You will see these [[events]] transpire with your own [[earthly]] eyes. Make ready. The table is set. I bid you a fond [[farewell]] and look forward to meeting you, [[embracing]] you, each one of you. So be it.

Michael's sun never sets. A new day will dawn for you, our friends and noble companions. You will be called. Make yourselves ready. Clear the decks, the time of action is here and not many days hence. You will see these events transpire with your own earthly eyes. Make ready. The table is set. I bid you a fond farewell and look forward to meeting you, embracing you, each one of you. So be it.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: It has been [[decided]] that the instruction groups, while a sterling [[idea]], are not the [[method]] to reach the [[majority]] of the people, not only on this [[continent]], but around the [[planet]]. Therefore, we have turned up the [[fire]]. [[Michael]] has said so. I am [[happy]] about it. I look forward to this. I do not long for the burden of the [[material]] [[flesh]] but it has its [[compensations]]. There are days when the smell of the [[air]] makes life [[worth]] living. We [[desire]] that you [[enjoy]] the [[things]] of the [[material]] life which help you [[appreciate]] the great [[God]]'s [[creation]]. Therefore, several of us are asked to take on [[human]] [[form]]. It is cumbersome, but in many respects rather fun. I [[anticipate]] this. In not many days from now, we shall look upon each other as [[brother and sister]]. I have [[enjoyed]] your [[companionship]] and fellowship up until now. It has been a joyful [[experience]] for all the members of the instruction team.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: It has been decided that the instruction groups, while a sterling idea, are not the method to reach the majority of the people, not only on this continent, but around the planet. Therefore, we have turned up the fire. Michael has said so. I am happy about it. I look forward to this. I do not long for the burden of the material flesh but it has its compensations. There are days when the smell of the air makes life worth living. We desire that you enjoy the things of the material life which help you appreciate the great God's creation. Therefore, several of us are asked to take on human form. It is cumbersome, but in many respects rather fun. I anticipate this. In not many days from now, we shall look upon each other as brother and sister. I have enjoyed your companionship and fellowship up until now. It has been a joyful experience for all the members of the instruction team.

Mark this lesson, for it should serve you well: [[Opportunity]] leads to further opportunity. We are on a grand [[adventure]]. I look forward to seeing the planets hang in the [[night sky]], the [[sky]] lightening before [[dawn]], the [[heat]] and the bugs and the dogs. I thought I had set these [[memories]] behind me. Now I find that I have another [[opportunity]] to relive these [[experiences]] and correct those few mistakes which I made - this time with [[Michael]] as my [[companion]]- what a [[joy]]. I will be [[happy]] to be rid of the burdens of office. I prefer to be myself, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], your [[companion]], your guide, your [[friend]]. Many are the [[conversations]] we will have together. I [[welcome]] this.

Mark this lesson, for it should serve you well: Opportunity leads to further opportunity. We are on a grand adventure. I look forward to seeing the planets hang in the night sky, the sky lightening before dawn, the heat and the bugs and the dogs. I thought I had set these memories behind me. Now I find that I have another opportunity to relive these experiences and correct those few mistakes which I made - this time with Michael as my companion- what a joy. I will be happy to be rid of the burdens of office. I prefer to be myself, Machiventa Melchizedek, your companion, your guide, your friend. Many are the conversations we will have together. I welcome this.

Well, we all have [[work]] to do. The day will arrive. You will know. Everyone will know. What a grand [[development]]. I will [[speak]] with you again before this transpires, but I must return to the party. Goodnight and [[God]] [[bless]] you.

Well, we all have work to do. The day will arrive. You will know. Everyone will know. What a grand development. I will speak with you again before this transpires, but I must return to the party. Goodnight and God bless you.

MELISSA: I just kept getting this [[message]] over and over again, like he was trying to break through completely separate from what you were doing, and it was just so [[powerful]]. He just said this is a greeting, [[blessing]] to you, "This is a [[conversation]] long overdue. [[Blessed]] be the name of [[the Father]], [[the Son]], [[the Spirit]], I am the son, the one called [[Michael]]". Then it just kind of blanked out after that. I could not hold on to what he was saying. It was all internalized and I started [[crying]]. It was on a completely different level. That is when I didn't know if I should start [[talking]] or not and I held back. It was really quite a [[powerful]] [[experience]].

==Session 15==

==Session 15==

*March 31, 1992

*March 31, 1992